Sony KV-27XBR37, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Trinitron Color TV Operating Instructions KV 2 7XB R37 KV 27XBR37M KV 32XBR37 1994 by Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ...plied leaflet IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Installing To prevent internal heat build up do not bleak the ventilation openings Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place or in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical vibration CAUTION When using TV games computers and similar products with your TV keep the brightness and contrast fund ions at low settings If a fixed non moving pattern is left on ...

Page 3: ...etting the speakers SPEAKER 22 Selecting audio out AUDIO OUT 22 Listening to orchestra seat effect sound OSE 23 Listening with the cordless headphones HEADPHONES 25 Setting the clock CURRENT TIME SET 26 Setting the timer to turn the TV on and off ON On ER 27 Blocking out a channel CHANNEL BLOCK 28 Customizing the channel number buttons CH CAPTION GUIDE 29 Setting video labels VIDEO LABEL 30 Displa...

Page 4: ...less headphones With the supplied Remote Commander you can operate the TV In addition you can operate Sony video and Sony multi disc players Other manufacturer s video equipment might also be compatible with thi_ remote commander Center speaker allows you to enjoy the benefits of Dolby Pro Logic by using the speakers of the TV as the ce nter speaker The instructions in this manua are for models KV...

Page 5: ...appropriate connector If a U V mixer is used snow and noise may appear in the picture when viewing cable TV channels over 37 W 1 I _ I II II _ I Connecting an antenna cable TV system without a VCR If your cable company requires you to connect a cable box make the connection as foUows Cable or antenna Rear of TV VHF UHF Cable box IN I Rear of V VHF UHF Cable box Cable box and cable Cable box Rearof...

Page 6: ...ote To connect a monaural VCR connect the audio output of the VCR to AUDIO L mono of VIDEO 1 IN on the TV VHF UHF t VMC 810SI8205 not supplied Rear of TV _ _ VIDEO yellow _ AUDIO L white _ AUDIO R red To an S video equipped VCR If your VCR has an S video output jack make the connections as shown below S Video can be set to on or off in the SET UP menu which is described on page 12 S Video is prese...

Page 7: ...DEO yellow _ UDIO L white AUDIO R red Note To connect a monaural VCR connect the audio output of the VCR to AUDIO L mono of VIDEO I IN on the TV To an S video equipped VCR with a cable box RearofTV VHF UHF oo o o o oEo ___ I i _ YC 15V 30V Cable box Splitter RK 74A not supplied not supplied 0 S VIDEO _ UDIO L white AUDIO R red Getting Started t ...

Page 8: ...image while recording If you connect the VCR for playback to the VIDEO 3 IN jacks and the VCR for recording to the VIDEO 3 OUT iaeks the material from the playback VCR will be recorded on the recordhng VCR Please note that VIDEO 30IYI can only output material from VIDEO 3 IN During the above recording process you can view video sources from either antenna cable VIDEO 2 IN or VIDEO 1 IN jacks as we...

Page 9: ... VCR to the TV do not connect the MONITOR OUT jacks at the rear of the TV to the VCR s line input while at the same time connecting From the TV s VIDEO IN jacks to the VCR s line output as shown above You Can use the S v_deo jack to connect a VCR for playback and the composite video jack to connect a VCR for recording to video output VMC 810 S820S not supplied VCR for re ordlng to audlo _ video in...

Page 10: ...wer before connecting to CENTER SPEAKER IN L AUO_O Connect the other end of the cords to the input terminals of the corresponding speakers in the same way as shown above Dolby Pro Logic_ornpatible amplifier Rear of TV to center output Speaker co_ds Manufactured under licen _efrom Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Additionally licensed under one or more of the fol owing patents U S numbers 3...

Page 11: ...ghly Do not drop it step on it or let it get wet Do not place the remote commander in direct sunlight near a healer Or where the humidity is high I II Using the remote commander This remote commander has three different operation modes which are selected by sliding a switch on the upper left side of the remote commander The three operation modes are 1 for normal TV viewing 2 for operating video eq...

Page 12: ...O LABEL If you are in one of the video modes the CABHZ lettering will be black on the menu To display the CABLE lettering you must press TV on the remote commander until a channel number appears on the screen 4 Set c_ _ to ON or OFF 1 Make sure the cursor 1_ is beside CABLE and press RETURN If the cursor is not beside CABLE press or 4 to move the cursor and press RETURN 2 Press or to select ON or ...

Page 13: ... return to the original screen Notes If you are in one of the video modes the AUTO PROGRAM lettenng will be black on the menu To display the AUTO PROGRAM lettering you must press the TV VIDEO or TV button until a channel number appears_ In case of using the AUX connector AUTO PROGRAM is also available for the AUX input Press the TV button on the remote commander first and make sure that AUX is dis...

Page 14: ...o available for the AUX input Setting S video on or off You can change the S VIDEO menu to ON or OFF 1 Press TVNIDEO to select VIDEO 1 WN DEO 2 Press MENU 3 4 Press 4 or to move the cursor i_ to SET UP and press RETURN Press 4 or to move the cursor 1_ to S VIDEO and press RETURN SET UP CABLEt ON AUTO PR_G I _ CH ERASE ADO CH CAPTI_ GUIDE S VIDEO _ VIDEO LABEL 3_ENU 5 Press or to select ON or OFF a...

Page 15: ...st the volume VOL I __ VOLL_ IlliP IIIIIIHI HI II Switching quickly between two channels Press JUMP The channel you watched previously appears JUMP Pressing JUMP again returns you to the original channel IIIIII Muting the sound Press MUTING There is no audio and MUTING appears on the screen MUTING 3 To restore the sound press MUTING again or press VOL Displaying on screen information Use this feat...

Page 16: ...s you want appears Each time you press SLEEP the time changes as follows 30 60 90 OFF To cancel the Sleep Timer press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears or turn the TV off IIIII III I Changing the VHF UHF input to the AUX input Press TV AUX appears beside the channel number TV Pressing TV again switches back to the previous input 16 I Operations ...

Page 17: ... may be affected by the condition of the main picture YOU can listen to the window picture s sound through the AUDIO OUT VAR FD0 jacks IIIIIIIIII I mll Changing the window picture input mode Press W VIDEO in the PIP control area to select the input mode Each time you press TV VIDEO TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3 appear in sequence A window picture will appear in We same input mode as the last dine...

Page 18: ...ough the AUX jack cannot be displayed as a window picture You can adjust the pictur setting of TV programs to your preferences by following the instructions below These adjustments can also be made for your video input programs The TV program settings and video program settings are stored separately or _c__ i RESET _ MENU MODE _J_ R_URn 1 Press MENU 2 Make sure the cursor b is beside VIDEO and pre...

Page 19: ...arpen the picture Soften the picture To restore the factory settings Press RESET while the VIDEO menu is displayed All the settings except for PICTURE are restored to the factory settings You can adjust the audio setting of the TV programs to your preferences by following the instructions below These adjustments can also be made for your video input programs The IVprogram settings and video progra...

Page 20: ...r s volume speaker s volume To restore the factory settings Press RESET while the AUDIO menu is displayed Note When SPEAKER page 21 iS CENrt ER and AUDIO OUT page 22 is in FIXED condition the sound is set to mid level and it cannot be adjusted through your TV set SURROUND feature simulates sound reproduction with the atmosphere of a movie theater or a concert hail Surround sound is only works with...

Page 21: ...You may switch off the TV speakers when for example you want to listen to the sound through a stereo system If you use the TV speakers as center speakers and connect a Dolby Pro Logic compatible amplifier to CENTER SPEAKER IN after making the connections display the mode set menu and set SPEAKER to CENTER or _ MENU MODE ___ RETURN Low position 1 Press MENU 2 Press or to select AUDIO and press RETU...

Page 22: ...es the harmonic balance of the sound to dramatically improve the overall reproduction of programs It gives the sound more clarity depth and definition making the sound more dynamic 5 o ii _ _ oiI MODE ___J _ _ _X3_ Press OSE ORCHESTRA SEAT BBE LOW appears on the screen Press OSE again ORCHESTRA SEAT BBE HIGH appears ORCHESTR_ HIG _ Press again To rum off the OSE SEAT BSE _CHESTRA OFF We recommend ...

Page 23: ... volume or press MUTING To turn off the sound from the TV s speaker Press VOL until the sound disappears or set SPEAKER to CENTER see Setting the speakers on the previous page 21 To turn off the headphones Remove the headphones from your head the power turns off automatically then press HEADPHONES _ OOFF I To improve sound reception Do not cover the infrared transmitter on the TV Do not cover the ...

Page 24: ...next time you turn on theTV the headphones will be off AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System Function The AVIS switch on the headphones headband allows you to limit the maximum volume of your headphones _en the AVLS switch is set to the ON position the volume will be kept at a moderate level When the AVIS switch is set to the OFF position you will he able to enjoy the full volume capability of your...

Page 25: ...T and press RETURN 4 Press RETURN again TI_ _CURRENT TIME SET _t_NU AM use _ Exit 5 Set the day 1 Press t or to set the day and 2 press RETURN CURRENT TIME SET J SUN 12 00 AM Set _he day USe t_l Exit_ 6 CURRENT TiME SET Set 1he Iime Use Exit _ Set the time hour AM or PM and minutes as you did the day When you press RETURN to set the minutes the clock starts _JRRENT TtI I_ SET _NU3 15 PM Use _Exit_...

Page 26: ... hours and press RETURN For example to have the _ rum off after 3 hours set hhe duration to 3 ON OF F TIMER J EVERY ki3N FR I 3 ISPM 3h _H _t_ENU Select _ne channell use_l_i e_I_l_ 8 Press or 4Fto set the channel that you want to watch and press RETURN When you press RETURN the timer is set and the TIMER indicator on the front of the TV lights up Use _ _ Exit _i_ When the time you set comes the TV...

Page 27: ...on the previous page CHAMqE L BLOCK EVERY SUNDAy I 12 0_ d b C_ gel 111e l fle IUse li_ Exit_ 6 7 Set the time that you want to start blocking the channel as you did the day oo CHANNEL BLOCK I EVERY SUNDAY 8 45PM _ CH 3M_NU Set th_ 0urati0n Use _ Ex_ Press i or to set the length of the program 1 to 6 hours and press RETURN For example to block a channe for 2 hours set the duration to 2 8 CHANNEL B...

Page 28: ...ide number button and press RETURN Each _me you press or _ the charmel positions change to red in turns The channel number button you select will be the one you press to call up your favorite charmel _0 __ CH CAPTION GUIDE 1 Select the chan_l I Press or 4 to select the channel that you want to caption and press RETURN CH CAPTICN GUIDE I_ _ I ISe_ect the leiter Enter the letters up to four to capti...

Page 29: ...ns 2 _Ar I_L GU OE I I l _8 _ l Press a channel number button the DISP or ENT button to select the dhannel you want 1 ocancel the CHANNEL GUIDE menu Press CH GUIDE again Thisfeature allowsyou tolabel each videoinputmode sothat you can easily identify theconnected equipment For example you can label VIDEO I IN as VHS eor e_MENU MOOE __4 RETURN Press MENU 2 Press t or to select SET UP and press RETU...

Page 30: ...ption select either CC1 CC2 TEXT1 or TEXT2 from the menu CC1 or CC2 shows you a caption that is a printed version of the dialog or sound effects of a program The mode should be set to CCI for most programs TEXTI or TEXT2 shows you text that is information presented using half of the screen It is not usually related to the program 1 tor e MgDE_ Low Press MENU MENU RETURN 2 Press t or to select CLOS...

Page 31: ...ber see the chart in the column For example to operate a Sony 8 mm VCR press 0 2 and ENTER Note To use another manufacturer s equipment besides a Sony VCR set the selector to a position not being used for your Sony video equipment VCR manufacturer code numbers Manufacturer SONY CANON EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GENERAL ELECTRIC GOLDSTAR HITACHI jvc MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI MULTITECH NEC PANASONIC PHILCO PHILI...

Page 32: ... 3 selector according to the video equipment you want to operate Rear of fl_e remote commander f Use the video operating buttons on the remote commander to operate the video equipment Operating a VCR Buttons on the remote commander To turn on or off Pre_ POWER To chan_ e channels Press CH To record Press and REC simultaneously TO pla_ Press I To stop Press III To fast forward Press lt_ To rewind t...

Page 33: ... TV For more details on operating the cable box Refer to the operating instructions that come with the cable box Manufactures and code numbers cable box Manufacturer Code number JERROLD 60 61 62 63 64 65 73 PIONEER 69 70 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 66 67 TOCOM 71 72 ZENITH 68 Notes If more than one code number is listed try entering them one by one until you come up with the correct code for you_ equipment...

Page 34: ...TV selector to CABLE BOX While pressing CODE SET press POWER CABLE TV 3 and ENTER If you are viewing VIDEO 1 forcable TV you can set as follows While pressing CODE SET press POWER CA_ TVNIDEO and ENTER _ _WER IV VI EO To reset the auto cable input select sett ng While pressing CODE SET press POWER CABLE and ENTER Notes In some cases your cable box may use a code that is not provided with this remo...

Page 35: ...etting in the SET UP menu page 12 _Check the antenna cable connections Make sure the channel is broadcasting programs Dotted lines or stripes _ Ad ust the antenna _ Move the TV away from noise sources such as cars neon signs and hair dxyers Double images or ghosts _ Use a highly directional outdoor antenna or a cable when theproblem is caused by reflections from nearby mountains or tall b dings Ca...

Page 36: ...ts whenever the W is turned on _1_Connect the TV s and the cable box s AC power cord to separate wall outlets The TV needs to be cleaned _ _ Clean the TV with a soft dry cloth Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine which might damage the finish of the cabinet The W always turns on to the same channel Check if you have preset your remote control for the Auto cable input select functio...

Page 37: ...0 Hz 180 6 756 x 577 8 x 519 5 29 8 22 7 20 5 in 4K8 107 4 Ibs Trinit ron e tube 32 1 1 15Wx2 120 V 60Hz 190 6 870 x 663 x 574 8 34 3x 26 1x 22 6in 74 45 163 8 lbs Notes Measured diagonally 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative C 0 286 Vp _ Burst signal 75 ohms 500 mVrms 100 modulation Impedance 47 k21ohms More than 900 mVrms at the maximum volume settin...

Page 38: ...er 26 Channel block 27 Video label 29 Sleep timer 15 Watching TV 15 Video tapes 6 PIP 17 Additional Information 21 25 Name of controls buttons 12 AUDIO button 11 17 Cable Box TV selector 33 CH channel GUIDE button 28 CH channel button 13 CONTROL S jack 10 DEMO button 12 DISPLAY button 15 ENTER button 14 15 FREEZE button 11 18 HEADPHONE button 22 JUMP button 15 MENU button 11 12 MODEbutton 1_1 MONI...

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